Is University of West Alabama worth it?
University of West Alabama is a public, four-year institution in Livingston, Alabama (rural area). It awarded 1,706 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, educational leadership and administration and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,604
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,122
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,232
Average net price
$12,684
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
1,706
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,974
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $54,953 | $59,095 | 411 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $65,443 | $73,704 | 170 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $56,329 | $59,972 | 159 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $62,006 | $63,682 | 123 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $55,653 | $60,086 | 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $59,079 | $64,605 | 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $67,474 | $68,664 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $66,312 | $77,039 | 26 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $31,786 | $40,455 | 23 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $36,920 | $53,696 | 20 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,019 | N/A | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 249 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 142 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 128 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 94 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 92 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 69 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 68 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 62 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of West Alabama. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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